Tetanus is a life threatening infection that is rarely encountered in clinical practice. Knowledge of the condition is necessary to ensure optimal management. A 30-year-old male presented with classic signs and symptoms of the disease, including trismus, risus sardonicus, paroxysmal muscle spasms and autonomic instability. The pathophysiology and modern management of this condition are reviewed.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The objectives of this study were to evaluate safety and patient tolerance of intraoral ultrasound and to evaluate efficacy of intraoral ultrasound in the diagnosis of peritonsillar infections. STUDY DESIGN Prospective single-cohort study involving adult patients (age>18 years) with evaluation consistent with possible peritonsillar abscess. METHODS Twenty-four patients...

To cite: Kassam K, Messiha A. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013202633 DESCRIPTION We report a case of a patient with a 9-day history of trismus measured at 9 mm (figure 1). The trismus occurred immediately after an alleged assault with punch injuries to the face. Note the flattening of the malar process on the left hand side of the face. X-rays ...

Objectives: 1) to compare the regeneration with and without applying nanohydroxyapetite (nHA) bone graft and to determine if there is a clinical potential benefits of nHA in the regeneration on postextraction alveolar bone healing of distal bone defects of mandibular 2 nd molar, 2) to determine whether there are differences in postoperative clinical symptoms between the two groups. Study Design...

Introduction: Odontectomy is the most common procedure performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The consideration of odontectomy cases in general anesthesia with certain factors, such as patient anxiety, mental or physical disorders, degree difficulty impacted teeth, disoriented patients, number teeth odontectomy, duration surgery. Some complications after including swelling, trismus, pare...